what motivates us to read?

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Everyone has a reason to read one book rather than another, but what about the motivations for those reasons? What are those, and why do we have them?
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@IdeasInHat Ай бұрын

why do you read?

@sohamdeshmukh5948 Ай бұрын

I read books to gain knowledge about myself and the external world. Yeah! Knowledge gain is my motivation.

@IdeasInHat Ай бұрын

@@sohamdeshmukh5948 so you likely read due to an openness to experience, which is definitely a motivator for me as well!

@sohamdeshmukh5948 Ай бұрын

@@IdeasInHat yes! You describe it very well.😄

@BennettYancey Ай бұрын

My motivations for reading: 1. A desire to be as knowledgeable and informed as possible as I believe ignorance is NOT bliss (well, sometimes I wish I didn’t know certain things, but overall, I’m glad to learn what I’ve learned). 2. Reading has allowed me to see some things I was ignorant of about myself, the world, etc. 3. In a world that’s black and white, reading helps me remember to be a critical thinker. 4. It just feels good to read. There’s an emotional satisfaction it brings. ©️ Bennett Yancey 2024

@guilherme___ Ай бұрын

Interesting topic! I believe my main motivation is sheer curiosity. About the world, about the "other", about myself...

@rohithonyt Ай бұрын

The amount of things which i have learnt from reading articles,books is unmatched. i want to push my self to end of whats instore in subjects which i love . i like how reading makes me feel dumb.

@boldenggar Ай бұрын

I read both non-fiction and fiction. I read fiction both fantasy and sci-fi for entertainment and lessons around how to live with virtue or just to so that I can \view things from different perspectives. I read non-fiction to find information I can apply to get better results in areas of life I deem important. Like health, wealth and relationships. I have not read any biographies or history books yet, but is something I will do. Now it is mostly fantasy/sci-fi, self development books and philosophy.

@IdeasInHat Ай бұрын

Biographies are pretty amazing, imo. Andrew Roberts and Walter Isaacson are good starts.

@96DAKI53 Ай бұрын

I read cuz when i read i forget how stupid i am! (Ive got a question:How many hours a week do you actually read on avg ofc?)

@IdeasInHat Ай бұрын

I honestly don't know. I do a lot of things, so sometimes it's zero. But, I try to read at least 2 books a month (usually nonfiction)

@s.chakraborty5788 26 күн бұрын

Already subscribed your channel for such exciting book recommendations and valuable opinions. I read everyday but due to my slow reading speed, it takes much time than others to finish a book. What would you advice? Plus, do you do speed read or read slowly with comprehension? Pls tell me honestly!!!

@IdeasInHat 26 күн бұрын

@@s.chakraborty5788 I am a slow reader as well. And to be honest, when I have done book clubs with others, I noticed others were not as good at remembering the nuanced points of argument made by authors.

@IdeasInHat 26 күн бұрын

@@s.chakraborty5788 reading slow is probably evidence of you actually reading and understanding.

@s.chakraborty5788 26 күн бұрын

@@IdeasInHat Thank you so much for answering my query. Also, kindly tell me What should my approach to remember the arguments of authors? I write on the margins nevertheless fruitless exercise. And, how to read fiction to squeeze out most of it apart from entertainment?

@IdeasInHat 26 күн бұрын

@@s.chakraborty5788 Reading slowly is the answer to your question. If you read slowly you will digest the entirety of arguments! And I don't read enough fiction lol. I am a fiction noob.

@s.chakraborty5788 25 күн бұрын

@@IdeasInHat Can't thank you enough. Pls suggest me some good books on Military History as you being a history buff !!

@ananyasaikia6784 Ай бұрын

You seem to be interested in economics. Have you read the one titled " veblen: the making of an economist who unmade economics" by a sociologist named Charles Camic?

@IdeasInHat Ай бұрын

I haven't. But it sounds familiar. I will check it out.

@bunnygirlerika9489 Ай бұрын

I read for a mixture of reasons. Im a naturally curious person and like to learn about the world i live in. I also like to know the facts (our as accurate of information as you can get) of the stuff that goes on in the world around me (like politics and history etc..). I also like knowing the different sides to things so i can understand people, that way even if i dont agree with them i can at the very least try to be tolerant and/or agree to disagree. I guess in general i like to be open ninded and mindful.

@IdeasInHat Ай бұрын

Those are good reasons. I feel like when I was newer to reading I read more because I was anxious about my lack of knowing stuff. But now, it is definitely more for exploration and curiosity.

@bunnygirlerika9489 Ай бұрын

@IdeasInHat we can't know everything, but we can try to learn as much as we can.